Green Currant Birds Won't TouchGardeners in Russia's Arkhangelsk Region report birds stripping cherries and currants, yet leaving one green-fruited black currant variety untouched — and it's a sweet, hardy pick for jams.
Easy Lazy Dumplings: A Simple Homemade RecipeLazy dumplings are a quick, cottage-cheese-based dish that delivers homemade flavor in minutes. Nadezhda Shulgina from Barnaul shares her simple recipe.
Purple raspberry variety planted in Arkhangelsk regionA reader from Arkhangelsk says the thornless Glen Coe purple raspberry ripens later than regular varieties, has no worms, and can be planted in late September to extend the berry season.
Fashionable Homemade Sauce Recipes for CanningGardener Irina Sadi shared her tried-and-true recipes for homemade ketchup and sauces made from seasonal vegetables, free of MSG and artificial additives, perfect for canning.
Quick and Easy Pan Pizza in 25 MinutesA simple, hearty pan pizza recipe ready in about 25 minutes, with step-by-step instructions for a flavorful homemade dinner.
How to Make Khachapuri: Two RecipesA Barnaul resident shares her simple recipes for cheese-filled khachapuri, the symbol of Caucasian hospitality. Serve them hot straight from the pan or oven.
How to Make Stuffed Peppers: A Simple RecipeA Barnaul resident shares her foolproof method for stuffed peppers, a dish with roots in southern France where cooks originally stuffed tomatoes.
Lazy Belyashi: A Simple Recipe from BarnaulA resident of Barnaul shares a step-by-step recipe for lazy belyashi, a quick version of the traditional Russian fried pastry that saves time without sacrificing flavor.
Simple Chocolate Zucchini Brownie RecipeA reader from Barnaul shares a recipe for a moist chocolate brownie made with zucchini, where the vegetable's flavor goes unnoticed.
Three Unusual Zucchini Caviar RecipesTry three tested variations of classic zucchini caviar: baked with thyme, with apple and coriander, and with pumpkin and ginger. Perfect for winter canning.
Arctic Gardener Cultivates Tomatoes and PeppersAn accountant from Kandalaksha has spent 20 years proving that tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and even eggplants can thrive in the far north of Murmansk Region.
How to Make the Legendary Kyiv Cake at HomeKyiv cake has remained one of the most recognizable desserts for decades, loved for its crispy protein layers with nuts and delicate buttercream. Here is a classic step-by-step recipe that even first-time bakers can master.
Skip Raspberry Jam: Healthy Winter Storage TipsA dietitian from Arkhangelsk explains why jam isn't the best way to preserve raspberries and offers healthier alternatives for winter storage.
Classic Kartoshka: A Taste of Soviet ChildhoodA step-by-step recipe for the legendary Soviet-era Kartoshka pastry made from biscuit crumbs, buttercream, and cocoa — the authentic taste remembered from childhood.
Volgograd Cook Shares Sun-Dried Tomato RecipeAnna Zlydneva from Leninsky district, Volgograd region, shows how to turn a tomato surplus into delicious sun-dried tomatoes perfect with bread and cream cheese.
Three Young Potato Recipes Everyone Will LoveYoung, small potatoes are a special treat, not just small spuds. Try three simple yet impressive recipes that elevate this delicate ingredient.
